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Main area: Pharmacist Grade Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Part time hours considered)
Job ref: 279-6929914-JAN25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Site: Worthing Hospital
Town: Worthing
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata (dependant on experience)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/02/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
Job overview
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our team. This band 7 post is ideal for a pharmacist looking to start their career in Aseptic Services. The successful candidate will be supported by a dedicated education and training team, ensuring continuous professional development and growth.
The chemotherapy production unit at Worthing provides around 1500 chemotherapy doses to patients a month. Led by a highly supportive pharmacy team who ensure safe, efficient and effective service to Cancer Services and other teams within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of clinical, technical and administrative tasks, ensuring the safe and effective preparation of SACT medicines.
Daily responsibilities:
* To support and maintain the work of the Aseptic Services Section of the Pharmacy.
Clinical Duties:
* Provide specialist clinical pharmacy service to all cancer patients.
* Work closely with other lead specialists in other localities and nationally for pharmacy services to cancer services to develop best practice.
Aseptic Preparation:
* Provide support to ensure that aseptic facilities meet the standards assessed by external audits.
* Help develop and deliver a safe, efficient and effective pharmaceutical aseptic service.
Quality Control:
* Assist Lead Pharmacists in responding appropriately to internal and external inspections.
Education and Training:
* Ensure the training of all staff within aseptic services to be competent in the preparation of all aseptic preparations.
* Identify own learning needs.
* Monitor chemotherapy regimens and clinically check prescriptions prior to their production.
* Ensure chemotherapy agents are manufactured to available standards.
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
* Degree in Pharmacy at a British School of Pharmacy, or recognised equivalent.
* Working towards or a post graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy.
* A UK registered pharmacist (Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council - Great Britain) with significant experience on the register, working in hospital pharmacy.
* Experience of working within a hospital pharmacy department post qualification, including experience in cancer services or aseptic services provision at least at a band 7 level.
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.
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